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What is the process of extracting information from financial statements to better understand a company’s performance called?
What is the process of extracting information from financial statements to better understand a company’s performance called?
Financial statement analysis
Which of the following groups benefit from financial statements? (Select all that apply)
Which of the following groups benefit from financial statements? (Select all that apply)
What are the two primary reports that companies must supply?
What are the two primary reports that companies must supply?
The Form 10-K is an audited annual report.
The Form 10-K is an audited annual report.
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Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD) aims to curb selective __________ by public companies.
Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD) aims to curb selective __________ by public companies.
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Match the types of financial report assurance with their characteristics:
Match the types of financial report assurance with their characteristics:
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What is one characteristic that contributes to barriers to entry in an industry?
What is one characteristic that contributes to barriers to entry in an industry?
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How does a high number of companies in an industry typically affect competition?
How does a high number of companies in an industry typically affect competition?
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What impact does slow industry growth have on companies within that industry?
What impact does slow industry growth have on companies within that industry?
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What is the effect of low switching costs for buyers in an industry?
What is the effect of low switching costs for buyers in an industry?
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Which factor is likely to contribute to a high exit barrier in an industry?
Which factor is likely to contribute to a high exit barrier in an industry?
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Which of the following is considered an external factor that affects industries?
Which of the following is considered an external factor that affects industries?
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Which of these describes a potential issue that may arise from the political environment affecting a business?
Which of these describes a potential issue that may arise from the political environment affecting a business?
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What is an example of a social environmental factor that can impact industries?
What is an example of a social environmental factor that can impact industries?
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Which economic condition is commonly identified as a potential challenge for businesses?
Which economic condition is commonly identified as a potential challenge for businesses?
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Which of the following factors is NOT classified under external factors affecting industries?
Which of the following factors is NOT classified under external factors affecting industries?
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What is one of the primary purposes of financial statement analysis?
What is one of the primary purposes of financial statement analysis?
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Which of the following reports includes explanatory notes and management's discussion and analysis?
Which of the following reports includes explanatory notes and management's discussion and analysis?
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What is a potential benefit of high-quality financial disclosure?
What is a potential benefit of high-quality financial disclosure?
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Which of the following is NOT a factor managers consider when deciding on the quantity and quality of accounting information to supply?
Which of the following is NOT a factor managers consider when deciding on the quantity and quality of accounting information to supply?
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What type of financial report serves as a summary version of the company's financial statements with limited additional disclosures?
What type of financial report serves as a summary version of the company's financial statements with limited additional disclosures?
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In financial analysis, what is a primary objective of creditors and lenders when reviewing financial statements?
In financial analysis, what is a primary objective of creditors and lenders when reviewing financial statements?
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Compliance and audit costs can be considered a burden of what type of financial disclosure?
Compliance and audit costs can be considered a burden of what type of financial disclosure?
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What does the 'MD&A' stand for in the context of financial reporting?
What does the 'MD&A' stand for in the context of financial reporting?
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What does NAICS stand for?
What does NAICS stand for?
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Which industry code corresponds to Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters in the NAICS system?
Which industry code corresponds to Warehouse Clubs and Supercenters in the NAICS system?
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What classification system is still used for historical data comparison?
What classification system is still used for historical data comparison?
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Which of the following codes belongs to the GICS for Hypermarkets & Super Centers?
Which of the following codes belongs to the GICS for Hypermarkets & Super Centers?
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In the SIC coding system, what is the major group number associated with General Merchandise Stores?
In the SIC coding system, what is the major group number associated with General Merchandise Stores?
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The NAICS code for Warehouse Clubs falls under which broader sector?
The NAICS code for Warehouse Clubs falls under which broader sector?
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What is the purpose of the GICS classification system?
What is the purpose of the GICS classification system?
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Which of the following best describes the industry group for NAICS code 4523?
Which of the following best describes the industry group for NAICS code 4523?
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What factor contributes to the ease of entry into a market?
What factor contributes to the ease of entry into a market?
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Under what circumstances do substitute products pose a high competition threat?
Under what circumstances do substitute products pose a high competition threat?
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Which scenario indicates that buyers have significant bargaining power?
Which scenario indicates that buyers have significant bargaining power?
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What indicates that suppliers hold considerable power in a market?
What indicates that suppliers hold considerable power in a market?
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Which of the following makes exit from a market difficult?
Which of the following makes exit from a market difficult?
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When do buyers tend to possess less bargaining power?
When do buyers tend to possess less bargaining power?
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What condition leads to a high threat from substitute products?
What condition leads to a high threat from substitute products?
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What characteristic typically indicates a low threat of supplier power?
What characteristic typically indicates a low threat of supplier power?
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Study Notes
Financial Statement Analysis
- The process of extracting information from financial statements to better understand a company’s performance and financial condition
- Financial statements serve many objectives including management, investors, creditors, lenders, and rating agencies, regulatory agencies.
Benefits and Costs of Disclosure
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Benefits:
- Access to capital
- Good reputation
- Valuation and analysis
- Risk Assessment
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Costs:
- Compliance and audit
- Monitoring
- Proprietary costs
- Litigation costs
Supply of Financial Accounting Information
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Two primary reports that companies must supply:
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Form 10-K:
- Audited Annual Report
- Includes four financial statements, explanatory notes, and management’s discussion and analysis (MD&A)
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Form 10-Q:
- Unaudited Quarterly Report
- Includes summary versions of the four financial statements and limited additional disclosures
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Form 10-K:
Information Beyond Financial Statements
- Financial statement footnotes
- Management Discussion and Analysis (MD&A)
- Independent auditor report
- Regulatory filings, including proxy statements and other SEC filings
- Prospectus
- Analyst Research Reports
SEC’s Regulation Fair Disclosure (FD)
- Goal is to curb the practice of selective disclosure by public companies
- Disclosure requirements:
- Intentional Disclosure: Issuer must make public disclosure simultaneously.
- Non-Intentional Disclosure: Issuer must make public disclosure promptly.
Different Assurance of Financial Reports
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Notice to Reader (Compilation):
- Assurance Level: None
- Cost: Low
- Complexity: Simple
- Scope: Organizing information from management without verification
- Use: Internal use or small companies
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Review Engagement:
- Assurance Level: Limited
- Cost: Moderate
- Complexity: Intermediate
- Scope: Inquiry and analytical procedures to provide limited assurance
- Use: Small companies seeking loans or private companies with external investors
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Audit Engagement:
- Assurance Level: Reasonable
- Cost: High
- Complexity: Complex
- Scope: Inquiry and analytical procedures to provide reasonable assurance
- Use: Public companies, large private companies issuing bonds or requiring loans
Framework for Analysis and Valuation
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Industry Analysis:
- Porter's 5 Forces
- Economic Cycle
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Business Analysis:
- Business Model
- Competitive advantage
- Business Cycle
Framework for Analysis
- Financial statement analysis: The process of extracting information from financial statements to understand a company's current and future performance and financial condition.
- Financial statements serve many objectives including management, investors, analysts, creditors, lenders, rating agencies and regulatory agencies.
Financial Disclosure
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Supply of financial accounting information: Two primary reports that companies MUST supply are Form 10-K and Form 10-Q
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Form 10-K: The audited Annual Report
- Includes four financial statements, explanatory notes, and management's discussion and analysis (MD&A).
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Form 10-Q: The unaudited Quarterly Report
- Contains summary versions of the four financial statements and limited additional disclosures.
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Form 10-K: The audited Annual Report
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Benefits of high-quality financial disclosure:
- Access to Capital
- Good Reputation
- Valuation and Analysis
- Risk Assessment
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Costs of high-quality financial disclosure:
- Compliance and audit costs
- Monitoring Costs
- Proprietary Costs
- Litigation Costs
Industry Analysis
- An industry is a group of companies and organizations that produce similar products or provide similar services.
- Examples of industry classifications:
- NAICS (North American Industry Classification System)
- SIC (Standard Industrial Classification)
- GICS (Global Industry Classification Standard)
Porter's Five Forces
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Barrier to Entry: High barriers to entry generally indicate a more profitable industry.
- Examples:
- Economies of scale: Minimum efficient scale.
- Patents and proprietary knowledge
- Regulations/Government restrictions: Licensing, permits, legal hurdles.
- Asset specificity: Unique or specialized assets which may be difficult for a new entrant to acquire or replicate.
- Examples:
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Existing Competition: Intense rivalry within an industry is a common factor in lower profitability.
- Examples:
- High number of competitors with similar market share leads to intense competition for customers.
- Slow industry growth makes companies compete for market share more fiercely.
- Low switching costs when buyers can easily switch between competitors' products.
- High fixed costs such as production facilities, causing companies to strive for maximum capacity utilization to reduce unit costs; leading to more competition.
- High exit barriers where companies are forced to stay in competition even when they are making low returns on investments or losses.
- Examples:
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Threat of Substitute Products: High when customers can easily replace a product with a substitute with less cost, or without sacrificing features or performance.
- Examples:
- Lack of brand loyalty leads to buyers easily accepting substitutes.
- Simple and inexpensive to change products increases the threat of substitution.
- High margins for the producers of substitute products allowing for price reductions and attracting customers.
- Examples:
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Bargaining Power of Buyers: High if buyers have a strong influence on the prices or terms of purchase.
- Examples:
- Large volume purchases relative to supplier sales make buyers powerful.
- Standardized or undifferentiated product makes it easier for buyers to switch suppliers.
- Capacity to produce the product themselves gives buyers significant leverage.
- High fixed costs for suppliers makes them more willing to meet buyer demands.
- The product is not of strategic importance to the buyer reduces buyer dependence.
- Examples:
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Bargaining Power of Suppliers: High if suppliers can dictate terms or prices.
- Examples:
- Dominated by a few companies provides a strong position for suppliers.
- Buyers are not large or concentrated reduces buyer leverage.
- Lack of substitute products gives suppliers control over pricing.
- Differentiated products or switching costs make it difficult for buyers to switch.
- Threat of forward integration where suppliers can enter the buyer's market.
- Examples:
Industry Analysis
- Each of the five forces of Porter's model can be analyzed in relation to other forces for a comprehensive industry analysis.
Economic Cycle
- Companies operate within an economic cycle, with periods of expansion and contraction.
- Expansionary period: Characterized by increasing employment, production, sales, and profits.
- Contractionary period: Characterized by declining economic activity and potential losses for companies.
Industry, Business, and Product Life Cycle
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Industry Life Cycle:
- Introduction stage: Characterized by new products, high costs, and slow growth.
- Growth stage: Marked by increasing demand, declining costs, and rapid growth.
- Maturity stage: Defined by slowing growth, intense competition, and price pressure.
- Decline stage: Characterized by declining sales and profits.
- Business Life Cycle: Follows a similar pattern to the industry life cycle, but it focuses on a specific company or business unit.
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Product Life Cycle:
- Introduction stage: Involves introducing a new product to the market.
- Growth stage: Marks the rapid adoption of a product.
- Maturity stage: Occurs when the product reaches its peak sales and market share.
- Decline stage: Signals a loss of market share and sales for a product
External Factors That Affect Industries:
- External factors can impact industries, and can be beyond the control of the company, affecting future results.
- Economic Environment: Factors such as inflation, interest rates, economic recessions, and government policies, affect industries.
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International Environment:
- Local economic and labor conditions: Affect industries within a particular country.
- Political instability: Can disrupt business operations.
- Tax laws: Can influence pricing and profitability.
- Local and national government regulations: Can impact costs and operations.
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Political Environment:
- Regulations: Government rules affect industries.
- Political events: Such as elections or changes in government policy, can have an impact on how companies operate.
- Trade agreements: Affect imports and exports.
- Government policies: Policies concerning taxes, subsidies, and environmental regulations can significantly influence industries.
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Social Environment:
- Customs and conventions: Social norms can be important for companies to understand.
- Culture: Values and beliefs affect customer preferences and buying habits.
- Fashion trends: Impact industries related to clothing, food, and technology.
- Ethic/issues: Social and ethical concerns affect consumer behavior and can shape industry practices.
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Technology:
- New processes: Technological advancements can bring new ways of producing goods and services.
- New products: Technological innovation creates new products and markets.
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This quiz covers the essentials of financial statement analysis, focusing on how to extract valuable insights from financial reports. Learn about the benefits and costs of disclosure, as well as the key reports companies are required to file, such as Form 10-K and Form 10-Q.
